Oeuvres [...].

3 vol., 4to: [4]-xx-224-[16], [16]-188-[14], [10]-182-[11] pp.; 56 pl. and 15 tables (some spotting or light stains in marg.).

19th-c. half sheep, marbled paper boards, gilt-orn. flat spines, red marbled edges (joints vol. 1 split, other joints rubbed, head vol. 2 sl. damaged, boards rubbed, corners bumped).

Collected works of the leading French military engineer of the reign of Louis XIV. The first part focuses on taking the offensive, the second on the defensive, the third on the mines and war in general. Ill. with 56 engr. pl. and 15 tables.
Ref. STCN.